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MT12 YZF

2012 Citroen DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,780 mi
Last recorded85,780 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Citroen DS469,210 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT12 YZF
MakeCitroen
ModelDS4
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 85,780 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 75,479 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 67,236 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 66,642 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 66,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 65,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 62,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer sidewalls splitting , tread to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer sidewalls splitting , tread to sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 58,521 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 54,046 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 54,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 50,750 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 50,747 miles

Central Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated between seats . switch . (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn below . advised thickness (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn below advised thickness. (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort NOT TESTED> (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 42,065 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 30,838 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen DS4?

Based on 158,575 MOT tests across 12,192 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
7,055
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
12,192
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 2,646
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,121
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MT12 YZF is a 2012 Citroen DS4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Citroen DS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 69,210 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen DS4 fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 2,646 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MT12 YZF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen DS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen DS4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MT12 YZF is a 2012 Citroen DS4, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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